Design Your Chassis
We design custom chassis and mechanical solutions tailored to your exact specifications, giving your product the edge to stand out. From optimized thermal layouts to intricate structural designs, we deliver the precise engineering your project demands.
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Process
Overview
Phase 1
Industrial Design (ID)
Goal: Establish the product’s visual identity and user experience, ensuring a perfect balance between brand positioning, market demand, and technical feasibility.
Phase 1.1 | Design Brief & Product Definition
Input:
- Market Positioning: Target demographics and brand identity guidelines. [Decision Required]
- Use cases and user profiles: Define primary usage scenarios and user characteristics. [Decision Required]
- Core functions and differentiation: List of essential features and competitive advantages. [Decision Required]
- Design constraints: Internal placement, budget confirmation, technical architecture, PCBA size, I/O ports, dimensional limits, regulatory requirements, and brand Identity guidelines. [Decision Required]
- Industrial Standard / Compliance requirements. [Decision Required]
- Reference samples or preferred ID styles (if available). [Information Only]
- Internal Keep-out Zones (if available). [Information Only]
Responsibilities:
- Conduct stakeholder interviews to align project goals and constraints.
- Analyze technical and market requirements to formulate a comprehensive design brief.
- Formalize the service scope and project timeline.
Deliverables:
- Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- Design Requirement Agreement (DRA)
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ Design brief approved and project officially kicked off. [Approval / Sign-off]
Phase 1.2 | Concept Sketching
Input:
- Surface finish and texture preference: Matte, glossy, textured, or special finishes. [Decision Required]
Responsibilities:
- Develop multiple 2D concept directions based on the design brief.
- Evaluate material options and propose preliminary CMF (Color, Material, Finish) strategies.
- Present concept options with rationale for design decisions.
Deliverables:
- 2D Concept Design Sketches (3 options)
- Material selection proposal (Plastic, Metal, or hybrid materials)
- Preliminary CMF Planning
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ Preferred design direction and CMF strategy selected. [Approval / Sign-off]
Phase 1.3 | 3D Styling & ID Modeling
Input:
- Configuration confirmation. [Approval / Sign-off]
- Color and brand consistency verification. [Approval / Sign-off]
- Estimated Unit Cost Simulation feedback. [Information Only]
Responsibilities:
- Translate the selected 2D concept into a 3D model.
- Conduct preliminary mechanical feasibility assessments to ensure the design is manufacturable.
- Refine the 3D model based on feedback and technical constraints.
Deliverables:
- Multi-angle 3D Model Views
- 3D Mock-Up
- Preliminary Cost Estimation
- Preliminary Mechanical Feasibility Assessment
- Material & Manufacturing Process Recommendations
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ 3D model and preliminary cost estimation approved. [Approval / Sign-off]
Phase 1.4 | ID Rendering
Input:
- Final color scheme confirmation. [Approval / Sign-off]
- Visual presentation style approval. [Approval / Sign-off]
Responsibilities:
- Create photorealistic renderings of the 3D model in various scenes and angles.
- Apply final CMF specifications to the renderings.
Deliverables:
- High-resolution Rendering Images (multiple angles)
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ Final renderings approved for marketing and documentation. [Approval / Sign-off]
Phase 1.5 | CMF Definition
Input:
- Brand color guidelines and Pantone references (if applicable). [Decision Required]
- Special surface treatment requirements or restrictions. [Decision Required]
Responsibilities:
- Document all color, material, and finish specifications in a formal CMF document.
- Specify exact material types, surface treatment methods, and quality parameters.
Deliverables:
- Material specifications
- Surface treatment specifications
- CMF Document (Pantone codes, material specs, process parameters)
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ CMF document signed off for mechanical design. [Approval / Sign-off]
Goal: Convert the industrial design into a manufacturable engineering design, ensuring structural integrity, functionality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Phase 2.1 | ME Placement
Input:
- Approved ID Design File. [Decision Required]
- PCB and key component dimensions, mechanical constraints, and placement requirements. [Decision Required]
Responsibilities:
- Integrate internal components (PCBA, etc.) into the approved ID model.
- Perform initial analysis for thermal, EMI/ESD, and structural integrity.
- Define mounting schemes, cable routing, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) strategy.
Deliverables:
- ME Placement 3D file
- ID and ME alignment verification
- 3D exploded view and assembly analysis
- Preliminary Thermal, EMI/ESD, and DFM previews
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ Internal component layout and preliminary analysis approved. [Approval / Sign-off]
Phase 2.2 | ME 3D Drawing
Input:
- CMF sign-off. [Approval / Sign-off]
Responsibilities:
- Create detailed 3D part and assembly files for all mechanical components.
- Develop a preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Draft initial assembly instructions.
Deliverables:
- 3D assembly and part files
- Preliminary 2D drawings
- Preliminary mechanical BOM
- Assembly Instructions
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ Detailed 3D design and preliminary BOM approved for prototyping. [Approval / Sign-off]
Phase 2.3 | Engineering Verification Test (EVT)
Input:
- EVT prototype build approval and budget confirmation. [Approval / Sign-off]
Responsibilities:
- Build functional prototypes using rapid prototyping methods (CNC, 3D printing).
- Conduct comprehensive assembly, functional, and pre-certification tests.
- Identify and document all design issues and propose improvement recommendations.
Deliverables:
- EVT Samples
- Comprehensive engineering verification testing covering assembly, functionality, reliability, and compliance readiness
- DFM 2nd review and issue list
- Revised Design Files
- Final BOM
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ EVT samples validated and design revisions approved. [Approval / Sign-off]
Phase 2.4 | Tooling and Design Verification Test (DVT)
Input:
- Approval of final simulation results. [Approval / Sign-off]
- Tooling approval and budget confirmation. [Approval / Sign-off]
Responsibilities:
- Manage the tooling mold design and fabrication process (T0-Tn trials).
- Build DVT units using production-intent parts and processes.
- Conduct final design verification tests (e.g., drop, vibration) and freeze the design.
Deliverables:
- Tooling mold design review
- Tooling kick-off & T0/T1/Tn Trial Reports
- DVT Build & Design Freeze
- DVT Test Report
- Final Design Modification List
- Final ME drawing and BOM release
- Final DFM release
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ DVT passed and design frozen for mass production. [Approval / Sign-off]
Phase 2
Mechanical Design (ME)
Phase 3
Production Readiness
& Handover
Goal: Ensure the design is fully prepared for mass production and provide all necessary documentation to the manufacturer.
Phase 3.1 | Production Verification Test (PVT)
Input:
- Target production volume and quality targets. [Decision Required]
- Manufacturing site confirmation. [Decision Required]
- Consign key parts for small-batch trial production
Responsibilities:
- Prepare production fixtures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Execute a small-batch trial production run on the actual production line.
- Validate production process feasibility, efficiency, and quality.
Deliverables:
- Production fixture preparation
- Production SOP
- Small-batch trial production execution report
- Production process feasibility and efficiency validation report
- PVT Test Report
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ PVT passed and process approved for mass production. [Approval / Sign-off]
Phase 3.2 | Engineering Documentation Handover
Input:
- Final approval of all engineering documents. [Approval / Sign-off]
- Confirmation of manufacturing partner for handover. [Decision Required]
Responsibilities:
- Compile and organize the complete "Golden Package" documentation set.
- Conduct a final review meeting to walk through all deliverables with the client and manufacturer.
Deliverables:
- Engineering Drawings (Complete 3D assembly and 2D part drawings with tolerance annotations)
- Parts List (BOM) with recommended suppliers and alternative sources
- Assembly Instructions
- Quality Standards (Product functional test standards and appearance inspection standards)
- Tooling and Certification Documents
Milestone Checkpoint:
✓ Golden Package delivered and final sign-off completed. [Approval / Sign-off]
Manufacturing & Support Service
Add-Ons
Manufacturing Training and Skill Transfer
Motherboard Mass Production Management
CKD (Completely Knocked Down) Shipment Models